Geek Daily: Thor, Justice League Revived, and Jonah Hex...
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There are some great things to discuss, today, so let's just jump right in. But take a moment to admire the art , because I couldn't let Scott Weinberg outshine me anymore!
- Rendering my Tuesday column somewhat obsolete, George Miller has informed the world that he is still attached to Justice League Mortal, and that the film is still very much alive. Apparently, he was never even on the Australian television show to make such fatal statements. Oh well. We can still talk about whether or not you can ever make a Justice League movie, right? [via SuperheroHype]
- Kevin McKidd told IGN that he is in the running for Thor -- and not for a secondary character, as he previously said, but as the god himself. Nothing is definite, there's just a lot of talk back and forth, but he's very excited that Kenneth Branagh is on board. It's a deal I'd like to see done, as the combo of McKidd and Branagh seems like a winner to me. (I particularly like that IGN caught McKidd at the Punisher: War Zone premiere -- Titus Pollo and Lucius Vorenus, together again!)
- Lexi Alexander might replace Neveldine and Taylor as the director of Jonah Hex. She told Latino Review that she had been sent the script, and really liked it. "I like it even more that Mr. Josh Brolin is still attached. Who knows if he'll stay, but it's more exciting than I thought. You get a story like this you think, 'Oh God, I'm going to be doing the same thing over and over again.' but it's really, really interesting." I haven't seen Punisher: War Zone yet, but all the reviews are positive, and indicate she'd have a similar take to Neveldine and Taylor. Go for it, Alexander!
- Also wanted -- one director for Magdalena. Gale Anne Hurd is looking. She has her cast lined up, and now she just needs a director. They'll have a very prepared star in Jenna Dewan, who Hurd says has "steeped herself" in the character. [via ShockTillYouDrop]
- The running time for Watchmen currently clocks at 2 hours, 35 minutes. Zack Snyder envisions the director's cut to be 3 hours and 10 minutes. And he's putting Tales of the Black Freighter together as you read this. [SciFi Wire]
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12-03-2008 @ 12:06PM
Clark Parker said...
That's a shame... Nothing against Miller but as you said, from the outside looking in, this project just doesn't seem that compelling. I really had wished they'd find a way to create one continuous Universe.
As for Kevin Mckidd, I could get behind that... Obviously he needs a good long time in the gym, he's in great shape and all but not quite as imposing as Thor should be. Granted, this is an afterthought these days... All these action stars are bulking up to impressive levels for their rolls... If Carrot Top can get jacked, anyone can.
Despite the negative buzz and strange rumors about getting kicked off the project, I'm looking forward to Lexi's Punisher, at least they have the most comic accurate Castle yet. So I'll reserve final Judgment until this weekend but I suppose she is as good a choice as any to work on Jonah Hex. I kind of dig that woman are getting some pretty prominent directing gigs, they are obviously just as capable as any man, it's nice to see the industry catching up with that fact.
But that last news! Two and a half hours! That is wicked! Only a month away from the trial... I hope this gets worked out as smoothly as possible. I don't want to sound like a Jerk but I don't even care if Fox does get their paws on some of the profit, so long as the movie comes out on time... I mean, it's a shame the creators of the film wouldn't be seeing as much payback for their efforts as they could have but frankly, they are hardly starving and a modest intake could be sobering enough that the suits will toss out that nonsense sequel idea.
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12-03-2008 @ 12:11PM
Clark Parker said...
Oh and I dig your new Geek Daily image... Obviously the picture is perfect but maybe you could tweek the lettering a bit, perhaps add some backshadow or something, it's a bit jarring as is.
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12-03-2008 @ 6:09PM
Elisabeth said...
Thanks! Yeah, the lime green text was a bit twee, so I've given it a make-over. It has burnished steel 3-D lettering now! :D
12-03-2008 @ 6:36PM
Clark Parker said...
Oh now THAT sounds really cool... Can't wait to see.
12-03-2008 @ 12:23PM
Tony said...
At least George Miller can do is recast the bigger stars, not low-key actors or actors that still live and act their roles in Australia!
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12-14-2008 @ 7:53PM
mike reddins said...
HEY GLAD 2 C THE JLA MOVIE IS BACK ON AS 4 THE CATS LONG AS U HAVE TOM WELLING TO PLAY SUPERMAN AND CHRISTIAN BALE 2 PLAY BATMAN THE REST WILL FALL N 2 PLACE SO THEY NEED 2 GO AHEAD AND MAKE IT HAPPEN ASAP BECASUE MARVEL IS WAISTING NO TIME N PASSING US BYE
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